Monthly Archives: August 2022

Girls Night Out!

Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 by Paul

Fact: One of President John Tyler’s grandsons is still alive today—and he was born in 1790.  How is this possible?  President Tyler, the 10th US president, was 63 when his son Lyon Tyler was born in 1853; Lyon’s son was … Continue reading →

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Hump Day! We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Just over 96% of the total amount of the world’s water is held in its oceans, according to Water in Crisis: A Guide to the World’s Fresh Water Resources via the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, that’s primarily … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Busy!

Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Few odors are as pleasing as “new car smell”—and not just because it’s nice to be in a brand new car.  But while the scent may be strangely satisfying, the fact is that it’s pretty much just a combination … Continue reading →

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We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Monday, August 8, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Bats always turn left when exiting a cave. We were up at the crack of dawn as we had an appointment at Los Al Medical Center for a pulmonary function test.  We arrived on time and were greeted by a … Continue reading →

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Time To Dance!

Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2022 by Paul

Research also proves that dancing reduces stress and tension for the mind and body.  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute studies have shown that dancing also prevents heart disease. In the morning, we worked in the garden, deadheading some of … Continue reading →

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More Celebrating; Yeah!

Posted on Saturday, August 6, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Birthday cards are extremely popular in the US.  Why so?  That’s because 58% of all cards purchased in the US are birthday cards! Charlie had a birthday, and he asked Mary and I if his friends could come over … Continue reading →

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To The Fair!

Posted on Friday, August 5, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The OC Fair has welcomed more than a million guests every summer since 2005 when it first hit its million-person mark.  It was only 21 days then; it’s 23 days now!  See all the pictures from the fair right … Continue reading →

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Whadaday!

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2022 by Paul

Fact: 90% of U.S. money has cocaine on it.  A study revealed that 90% of the dollars circulating in the economy have cocaine from exposure or drug use.  Traces of cocaine were found to reach 0.006 micrograms (several thousand times … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Already! Happy Birthday Irene!

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Some in Britain still practice an ancient way of celebrating birthdays by placing thimbles and coins in the cake’s batter.  The person who will get the coin will be wealthy, and the one who receives the thimble will never … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Donna!!

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  The most common birth date in the United States, excluding leap years, is 22 May. We adjusted our gym time because we celebrated with Donna and Bob in Laguna.  Colleen visited her mother and met us in Laguna, spending … Continue reading →

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